Hi Sandy,

Thanks for your post. I'd like to know a bit more about you before suggesting programs. Can you give me a few more specifics in particular around your work experience and growth/trajectory to date? Also, where did you attend undergrad and what was your GPA? What about extracurricular activities? This information will help me get a better picture of your profile and what programs might be a fit for you.

Thanks,

Stacey

Hi Stacey

Thanks for replying. I did my undergrad from Punjab Engineering College (among top 15 colleges in india). We did not had GPA system at college i scored 65% percent marks in my undergrad .

In college i was Marketing Head of IEEE student chapter , i alone was responsible for raising the funds of all the inter and intra college events we had . I was also active member of a help group that helps educating slum chidren. I also voluntarily worked full time for an NGO for 3 months.

Through Campus placements got through GlobalLogic , an outsourced product development firm . I joined GL as a Trainee and was promoted to Software Engineer and then to Senior Software Engineer in 3 years i spent with the firm . Primarily i worked in product development but also assisted Product Marketing team which was looking to increase the clientele for the product we build .

After MBA i would like to work in IT/Consulting fields.

Looking forward to your reply .
Regards
Sandy

Hi Sandy,

Thanks for the further clarification. It sounds like you had a fair amount of extracurricular activities in college, however, you negected to mention any activities since. Its important for your applications that you try to avoid referencing college activities in your essays and focus on things you have done since graduation. Writing essays about personal activities and interests outside of work will be essential for you in order to stand out from the large applicant pool of engineers from India.

You appear to have a soid career trajectory to date. Be sure your resume reflects your growth not only in title but in responsibilities. You should also try to highlight the impact you've had in your role.

Lastly, if you are interested in consulting, I suggest you consider schools with strong general management programs. I suggest taking a look at Duke, Darden and Tuck to start.


Please feel free to send your resume to [email protected] for a free assessment of your profile.

Best,

Stacey